i had the chance to play with Phil Laak in this years world series... not the main event but a 1500 no limit event. He seemed like an all around nice guy and from what i could tell was a very good player, definately took control ( maybe because everyone knew who he was) or maybe not. I actually got to play a decent sized pot early on with him when he reraised my button raise out of the big blind and then bet again on the flop...... i really thought he didnt have a whole lot but i also didnt feel that if i raised him he couldnt get away from his hand because he woulda been really priced in..... so i folded, 4 or 5 hours later after we were both out i had a chance to talk to him in the hallway and he took the time to discuss the hand with me and everything. seems like a real likeable and stand up guy. thanks in part to Phil my first world series experience was a success.